shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
Hard outer covering
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
Padron ng paggamit:
[animal/seed] has a shell
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
husk (Used mainly for the dry outer covering of seeds or fruits rather than animals.)
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carapace (A more technical term for the hard shell of some animals, such as turtles or crabs.)
Mga kasalungat
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
Mga kolokasyon
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Mga tema
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The crab's shell was tough and difficult to break.
- She collected colorful shells from the beach.
- Peanuts have a thin, papery shell around them.
- The turtle pulled its head inside its shell for safety.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The snail has a small shell.
- I saw a big shell on the sand.
- The nut has a hard shell.
- The turtle hides in its shell.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
Empty outer structure
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is just a shell
Mga kasingkahulugan
husk (Implies something dry and lifeless remaining after the useful part is gone.)
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remnant (General term for what is left over, not necessarily an outer part.)
Mga kasalungat
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Mga kolokasyon
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Mga tema
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The building was reduced to a charred shell after the fire.
- The car was just a rusting shell in the junkyard.
- Only the shell of the old stadium remains.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The old house is only a shell now.
- After the fire, we saw the shell of the shop.
- The car was just a shell without seats.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
3
Explosive projectile casing
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
Mga kasingkahulugan
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Mga kolokasyon
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Mga tema
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
- An artillery shell landed near the camp.
- They found an unexploded shell in the field.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The army fired many shells at night.
- A big shell hit the wall.
- We saw an old shell on the ground.
Pandiwa
A2
action
4
Remove hard outer covering
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
Padron ng paggamit:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
Mga kasingkahulugan
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Mga kolokasyon
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Mga tema
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
- We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
- He shelled a handful of peanuts.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I help my mother shell peas.
- We must shell the nuts before eating them.
- She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
Pandiwa
B2
action
5
Bombard with explosive projectiles
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
Padron ng paggamit:
to shell [a place]
Mga kasingkahulugan
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Mga kolokasyon
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Mga tema
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
- They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
- Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The soldiers shelled the city.
- They shelled the fort at night.
- The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
Mga pantig at diin
shell (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
Mga ekspresyon
come out of your shell
1/kˈʌm ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ ʃˈɛl/
idiom
Become more sociable
To start talking and taking part more after being shy.
Mga Halimbawa
- She really came out of her shell after joining the theater group.
- He's finally coming out of his shell at work.
hard shell
1/hˈɑɹd ʃˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Firm protective layer
A strong outside part that protects something inside.
Mga Halimbawa
- This crab has a very hard shell.
- The candy has a hard shell but is soft inside.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
Summarize briefly
To say something in a short and clear way.
Mga Halimbawa
- In a nutshell, we need more time to finish.
- He explained the problem in a nutshell.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
briefly; in very few words
In a short and simple way.
Mga Halimbawa
- In a nutshell, the project is over budget and behind schedule.
- He explained the rules in a nutshell and then answered questions.
- That’s the problem, in a nutshell.
shell out (for)
1/ʃˈɛl ˈaʊt fɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
Pay money unwillingly
To spend money on something, especially when you don't want to.
Mga Halimbawa
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.